Hearts

Yesterday’s match was very similar to our previous trip to Ibrox as Hearts looked intent on sitting deep, allowing Rangers possession and trying to frustrate them instead of trying to get at them and capitalise on any edginess in their ranks after how easily they were dismantled by Celtic last week.

Ibrox during a crisis is an awkward, uncomfortable environment for anyone connected with it. Which should have been the perfect situation for Hearts to exploit. Unfortunately, by the time the Tynecastle side began imposing themselves on Rangers, they were 2-0 down and effectively beaten.

On their third visit to Ibrox this season, Hearts suffered more misery as second-half goals by Jason Cummings and Daniel Candeias brought Rangers a much-needed win.

Craig Levein is viewing Harry Cochrane and Anthony McDonald as “the start of a potential conveyor belt of young players” at Hearts after the highly-regarded teenage duo this week finalised new contracts with the club.

Craig Levein insists Hearts are not preparing to sell top scorer Kyle Lafferty this summer.

A dream of 50 years has been realised by Heart of Midlothian.

Hearts travel to Ibrox to take on a Rangers side embroiled in turmoil after last weekend’s Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Celtic at Hampden.

A Hearts fan couldn’t hide his anger after co-workers ‘sabotaged’ his Jambo themed caked with green and white sponge in a retirement party prank.

Anthony McDonald has become the latest teenager to extend his Hearts contract.

Christophe Berra issued a firm warning to his Hearts team-mates ahead of their trip to Ibrox, insisting: “Don’t be fooled by Rangers’ problems.”

Hearts hope midfielders Joaquim Adao and Don Cowie will both recover fully from injury in time to face Rangers.

Earlier this month, Hearts fans voted the 4-0 thumping of Celtic at Tynecastle Park in December as the moment of the season at this year’s awards ceremony.

Harry Cochrane has signed a one-year extension to his current contract, keeping him at Tynecastle until 2021.

Prince Buaben will leave Hearts next month when his contract expires, manager Craig Levein confirmed today.

Cambridge analytics is a source of controversy right now. Thankfully, gathering information on the town’s centre-forward doesn’t involve any illegal snooping or Facebook harvesting. Uche Ikpeazu is leaving Cambridge United for Hearts this summer and intelligence on him suggests he could cause uproar all on his own.

FORMER Hearts player Justin Fashanu was paid £75,000 not to reveal he was gay, his younger brother John has admitted.

Hearts have confirmed the signing of Cambridge United striker Uche Ikpeazu on a pre-contract deal.

Hearts will make moves to keep four of their five loanees for next season – Joaquim Adao, Demetri Mitchell, David Milinkovic and Steven Naismith. However, Connor Randall is set to return to Liverpool.

Craig Levein today revealed why he wants St Johnstone striker Steven MacLean at Hearts at the age of 35. Some supporters feel underwhelmed at the signing but the Tynecastle manager insists MacLean’s experience and ability will prove invaluable.